The broken circle

The Broken Circle is a movie directed by Sarah Rovoltella that received a nomination at the LA Independent Women Film Awards competition.

After returning from abroad, Andrew becomes involved with Frederic's brother's group of unemployed young people in their twenties, who aimlessly pass their time from bar to disco, eagerly anticipating the weekend. Fabio leads this group of reckless individuals, fixated on weekends. At one point, he orchestrates a dinner during which he proposes killing their mutual friend Francesca and consuming her. Upon revealing his plan to the others, they are initially repulsed, yet lack the courage to involve the authorities, instead opting to fabricate a false accident to divert suspicion.

The adrenaline-fueled night strengthens the group, leading to the organization of more dinners where victims are chosen through a Russian roulette-style selection process. The dangerous game only concludes when Andrew, Fabio's counterpart, sacrifices himself to protect his girlfriend.

Sarah Revoltella is a multi-talented individual, working as an artist, filmmaker, and writer. Her creative endeavors focus on exploring themes such as politics, conflict, and social analysis. Some of her recent solo exhibitions include Guerra e Pace at Gypsotheca di Possagno, Stelle e Conflitti at Complesso dell'Ospedaletto in Venice, Stelle e Conflitti at Museo Macc in Calasetta, You May Say I'm a Dreamer at Museo Nivola in Orani, Io Combatto at Arsenale in Venice, and Archivio Centrale di Stato in Rome. She has collaborated on projects with various institutions like Cittadellarte, Fondazione Pistoletto, Fondazione Mudima, Neon Campobase in Bologna, and Ca' Foscari Science Gallery in Venice.

Sarah's installation titled Labyrinth for Cats is permanently exhibited at Spazio Thetis in Venice. Notably, she published the novel Antimony. Manualetto rivoluzionario in 2018 through Stampa Alternativa and the anthology of short stories Macedonia in 2010 with ZeL Edizioni, which inspired her film Il cerchio rotto. Moreover, she wrote and directed the short period drama "8 febbraio" in 2004, which received accolades such as the Ministry of Culture award, Mestre Film Festival winner, Malaga Film Festival winner, and selection at the Cuba Film Festival, currently part of the Veneto Region Circuito Off. Sarah's documentary Mediteatri in 2006 delves into Mediterranean theaters, commissioned by Formez (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Additionally, she curated Videoarte for the Asolo Film Festival in 2004 and contributed Viscontian studies to University Reviews like La Valle dell'Eden and Bianco e Nero.